Boxley Downs vs East Folkestone

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Boxley Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      East Folkestone Kent Police

      Boxley Downs vs East Folkestone Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Boxley Downs
      Kent Police
      466 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      East Folkestone
      Kent Police
      1,381 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.8% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boxley Downs
      B East Folkestone
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      466
      1,381
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      588
      1,017
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.8%
      ↑35.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boxley Downs
      B East Folkestone
      Violent Crime
      132 ↓23%
      591 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↓28%
      203 ↑83%
      Other Theft
      70 ↓10%
      65 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓16%
      37 ↑0%
      Burglary
      20 ↓17%
      35 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓9%
      137 ↓1%
      Drugs
      15 ↑15%
      71 ↑92%
      Public Order
      20 ↓13%
      55 ↓5%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      96 ↑231%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      12 ↑1100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓50%
      26 ↑160%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓35%
      40 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Boxley Downs is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boxley Downs safer than East Folkestone?

      Boxley Downs has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 466 crimes in the last 12 months. East Folkestone has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,381 crimes. Boxley Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boxley Downs vs East Folkestone?

      Boxley Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Folkestone shows +35.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Boxley Downs and East Folkestone?

      In Boxley Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In East Folkestone, it is Violent Crime (591 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boxley Downs and East Folkestone?

      Boxley Downs recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Folkestone recorded 203. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Boxley Downs vs East Folkestone?

      Violent crime in Boxley Downs totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 591 in East Folkestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Boxley Downs and East Folkestone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boxley Downs recorded 588 crimes (now 466, a change of -20.8%). East Folkestone recorded 1,017 crimes previously (now 1,381, +35.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boxley Downs and East Folkestone?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Boxley Downs has a resolution rate of 33.3% and East Folkestone has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boxley Downs and East Folkestone?

      Boxley Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. East Folkestone is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Boxley Downs and East Folkestone?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Boxley Downs or East Folkestone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boxley Downs and East Folkestone. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.